- Co-founders Ray and David Zuckerman built ServerLIFT over more than two decades of family ownership
- American Pacific Group backed investments in the company’s products, manufacturing and commercial team
- William Blair & Company advised ServerLIFT on the sale, with Jones Day as legal counsel
American Pacific Group has sold ServerLIFT, a manufacturer of purpose-built material handling and lifting equipment for critical IT infrastructure, to Justrite Safety Group, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, for undisclosed terms. The transaction closed on August 31, 2026.
American Pacific Group partnered with the Phoenix, Arizona-based company in December 2024 alongside co-founders Ray and David Zuckerman, representing two generations of family ownership. During the partnership, the firm invested in ServerLIFT’s product portfolio, manufacturing capabilities and commercial organization to meet growing demand from data center operators. The company also expanded its leadership team, appointing John Spillane as chief executive officer and John McElroy as chief financial officer in 2025, with Ray Zuckerman transitioning from chief executive to chairman of the board.
“ServerLIFT is exactly the kind of business we look for — a category leader with deep engineering heritage, a differentiated product, and an unwavering commitment to customers,” said Stephanie Gaufin, managing director at American Pacific Group. “With its global safety platform, channel reach, and shared mission of protecting people and critical assets, JSG is ideally positioned to accelerate ServerLIFT’s next phase of growth.”
William Blair & Company served as exclusive financial adviser to ServerLIFT, and Jones Day served as legal adviser.
Editor’s note: This news brief was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence.